Normandy · France
Neufchâtel.
Neufchâtel's downy white rind gives way to a cloud-soft paste that melts into tangy, lactic richness—earthy mushroom notes weaving through notes of fresh cream and gentle salt. Each bite is delicate and milky, with a subtle umami depth that lingers on your palate like morning dew on a forest floor.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Neufchâtel is one of the oldest cheeses of Normandy, with written records dating to 1035.
During the Hundred Years' War, Norman women reportedly gave heart-shaped Neufchâtel to English soldiers, which is said to be the origin of its iconic heart form. It received AOC protection in 1969.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · raw
- Family
- Soft-bloomy
- Rind
- bloomy
- Age
- 0–2 mo
- Protected
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are calibrated against reference cheeses. This is Neufchâtel's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Estimated values — based on similar cheese family data
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Neufchâtel.
28 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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